Chapter 1135 Establishing a Foothold
As more and more pills were condensed, Chen Yang's face showed a hint of a smile.
Although the first batch of people refining pills was small, it was evident that their talents were not bad, and their realms were all above the seventh level.
There were more than one person at the Foundation Establishment ninth-layer realm, like Ling Guangqing.
Even though some of the pills they condensed were not perfectly round and lacked luster, Chen Yang still thought they were excellent.
Once they became proficient in refining, these issues would be resolved.
"Everyone passes."
When Chen Yang uttered these four words, even Ling Guangqing couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.
As others cleaned up their pill furnaces and the second batch of people received their medicinal ingredients, Qin Yunlan quietly said to Chen Yang, "The first batch of people just now should be the most talented among the Human Race in the Earth Realm."
"From the second batch onwards, you must be mentally prepared."
Chen Yang naturally understood Qin Yunlan's meaning and nodded slowly, "It's already arranged, don't worry."
The second batch of people encountered significant difficulties as soon as they began refining pills.
Nearly half of them couldn't control their spiritual energy properly.
Chen Yang alone was clearly overwhelmed.
Chen Shu, Dao Zhi, Dong Cang, and others, who had remained silent, quickly stepped in to assist.
While their pill refining skills were not as formidable as Chen Yang's, they were all capable of refining ordinary pills.
With Chen Yang's step-by-step guidance and assistance in managing the situation, there were no major issues.
However, even with so many people watching, some still couldn't control their spiritual energy, leading to furnace explosions. Fortunately, no one was injured.
This incident clearly put the second batch's refining performance a notch below the first.
Chen Yang did not immediately let the third batch of people come forward. Instead, he repeatedly emphasized the importance of safety first.
The recent explosion had sobered everyone up; many alchemists had died this way.
Two days later, Chen Yang looked at the dozens of people remaining before him and gave each of them a spatial ring. "Inside are the medicinal ingredients and spirit stones you need."
"Whoever finishes refining all the pills the fastest, I will give them the other pill recipes."
"Breakthrough pills are not impossible, you know!"
Chen Yang's words ignited a fire in everyone's eyes.
Breakthrough pills!
These were things that were incredibly difficult to obtain. Even if one wanted to buy them, there were few channels.
Yet, Chen Yang was willing to directly give them the pill recipes!
Watching these people sit cross-legged and begin refining pills, Chen Yang couldn't help but smile.
However, Chen Yang did not stay there. He arranged for others to take turns watching.
These were all selected individuals. Their pill refining might not be proficient, but they should have no problem refining the same type of pill, and it would only get better.
Chen Shu followed Chen Yang out and whispered in his ear, "Many people have already come to ask me if you're planning to open a school, but I've managed to deflect them all."
Chen Yang's inner thoughts were not widely known, but Chen Shu understood them well, as she often mediated many of his affairs.
After returning to his courtyard, Chen Yang explained to Chen Shu, "You can reveal some information to them appropriately. After all, the required teaching resources will be insufficient if it's just us a few people."
"Whether it's people from the sects or the Human Race from the Earth Realm, I need them to bring out everything they can teach."
"Only then can we possibly survive in the Earth Realm."
Chen Yang's ambition was not great; he wanted to establish a safe haven, but it was far from enough to rely on him alone.
For this goal, he was willing to offend anyone.
While Chen Yang was recuperating, Chen Shu also leaked this news.
Establishing an academy in the Land of Hope!
Both the awakened sect members and the Human Race who joined later harbored some resistance.
Chen Yang was intent on stripping them bare!
As the murmurs in the shadows grew louder, after Chen Yang healed his meridians, he immediately led everyone to the pill refining courtyard.
Upon seeing Chen Yang's arrival, Bei Xuan quickly reported the number of pills refined to Chen Yang.
Although many of the pills were of poor quality, the sheer quantity of over a thousand pills astonished everyone.
"The pills of poor quality were from the first few batches. The later pills are much better!"
It was Bei Xuan's first time seeing such a large number of pills. Handing them over to Chen Yang felt like tearing off a piece of his flesh.
Ling Guangqing, upon completing his pill refining, immediately spotted Chen Yang.
Ling Guangqing hurried to Chen Yang's side and said respectfully, "Teacher, please take a look at this pill!"
Initially, these individuals had tried to emulate Chen Yang by refining several pills at once, but not only did they fail, but their pill furnaces nearly exploded.
Bei Xuan also brought out Chen Yang's teaching notes, guiding them through deeper content bit by bit.
Ling Guangqing, being a genius, possessed a somewhat arrogant disposition.
Everyone had noticed it long ago; he had even fought with Chen Yang to expend his internal energy, which was a testament to his pride.
Therefore, when Ling Guangqing spoke to Chen Yang in such a manner, everyone was stunned.
Chen Yang examined the pill refined by Ling Guangqing and nodded in satisfaction. "The luster is good. This pill could at least break even if sold!"
"Thank you for your praise, Teacher!"
Ling Guangqing knew his pills were no match for Chen Yang's, but among everyone present, his were the best!
With Chen Yang's acknowledgment, Ling Guangqing happily returned to his pill furnace. He still had a significant amount of medicinal ingredients, and wasting even a second would mean being overtaken by others!
Chen Yang led everyone to the main hall and said expressionlessly, "I didn't want to say many things earlier because I didn't want you to think that I, Chen Yang, was forcing you."
"But the matter of the academy cannot be delayed. If anyone tries to obstruct it, don't blame me for being impolite."
"Those who benefit from the academy are not just the weaker members of the Human Race. They can learn things, and everyone else can learn as well. Moreover, with your stronger cultivation, you should learn faster."
"This is an opportunity, a chance to advance to the next level."
"I originally intended to discuss these matters after we had some time to gel. However, the Earth Realm does not afford us that luxury."
"Yaodu Prefecture has already sent many spies; they are becoming suspicious."
"Yaogu City has been subtly or overtly blocking the resources of the Land of Hope. I hope everyone understands that time is running out for us in the Earth Realm. Do we want to be a pile of loose sand, or do we want to work together to carve out a new world? Do I need to say more?"